Border Protection Officer — Safeguard Borders & Trade

Jobtome; Fineview (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is recruiting Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) across locations to safeguard the nation’s borders.

This federal role offers base pay and comprehensive benefits, with recruitment incentives to join and serve at prioritized duty locations. Positions range from GS-5 to GS-9 with promotion potential to GS-12, and include eligibility for overtime pay and a retirement plan.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of CBP laws, regulations, and officer processes is required.
• Ability to perform inspections and assess risk in border security scenarios.
• Decision making under pressure to enforce entry rules and prevent violations.

Responsibilities

• Enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Conducting inspections of individuals and conveyances at borders.
• Determining admissibility of individuals for entry into the United States.

Skills

CBP knowledge

Interrogation & inspection

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is recruiting Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) across locations to safeguard the nation’s borders.

This federal role offers base pay and comprehensive benefits, with recruitment incentives to join and serve at prioritized duty locations. Positions range from GS-5 to GS-9 with promotion potential to GS-12, and include eligibility for overtime pay and a retirement plan.